How to trim that gross ear and nose hair

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One of the biggest, most unpardonable grooming mistakes that a gentleman can make is ignoring his ear and nose hair. Yes, it exists. And yes, if you can see it, so can the others. Hair in both those places — those most private of place — is natural and even necessary. But just because you know of its existence doesn’t mean that others must be made aware of it as well. Aim for secret garden and not shrubbery for public viewing, if you catch the drift, because not only does it look like tiny thorns are peering out of your orifices, it also distracts from your finer attributes.

If you’ve sprouted up a few stray strands of your own, it’s time to trim away. But if you’re wondering exactly how to pull that off (without injuring yourself), now is as good a time to learn as any. One of the most important things to remember while doing this is to never go in blind; always use a mirror and be as (or perhaps more) careful as you’d be while shaving down there.

1. Trimming your nose hair

The first stage of this is acceptance. Whether you know or not, whether you see it or you don’t, you have nose hair. The best and the most effective way to trim your it hair is to use a targeted trimmer, be it manual or electric.

A nose hair trimmer is different from a beard trimmer in that it has an appropriate head to make the process easy and injury free. Make sure that you clean your trimmer after use, and also get rid of all the trimmed hair from inside your nose to avoid allergies and clogging.

If you don’t wish to invest in a nose trimmer just yet, you can also opt for a pair of blunt scissors to chop those suckers down. Don’t attempt to go in too deep with the scissors, though (for obvious reasons). Instead, trim the hair that’s sprouting out and that’s it.

2. Trimming your ear hair

Whether there’s hair sprouting up inside your ears or around the lobes, you need to do something about it and you need to do it quick. The best way to get rid of ear hair is through a quality trimmer with an appropriate beak. Again, the idea is to trim whatever can be seen and not be overambitious with the hair deep inside your ear. Once trimmed, use a cotton swab to clean the remnants out of your ear.

Just like your skincare regime, eyebrow trimming sessions, and occasional facials, it is essential to make ear and nose hair trimming a part of your weekly grooming routine.